ENERGY STAR for small business
It's possible for an average commercial building to save up to 30 percent on energy bills with no-cost actions, strategic investment, and smart operations and maintenance. These savings can be reinvested in your priorities for growth - inventory, technology, advertising, and competitive salaries and benefits. The comfort, functionality, and appearance of the facility can be improved.
You can become an ENERGY STAR partner at no cost or reporting obligation and use the logo that more than 90 percent of American households recognize. ENERGY STAR tools, training, and technical support can help your business be an environmental leader and help you communicate this to your customers and clients.
To get started now, download the free Action Workbook for Small Business from this page. Next, learn why the powerful, free Portfolio Manager is the national standard tool for comparing your baseline energy and water use, and for tracking your savings and pollution prevention.
Search for federal income tax credits and incentives for energy efficiency.
Visit the Portfolio Manager training center for more webinars, videos, slide sets, fact sheets, and a link to our highly rated Help Desk where you can always ask a question.
Educate and engage your employees with Bring Your Green to Work resources, and learn about the Treasure Hunt campaign guide, treasure maps, worksheet and videos.
Co-brand Resources with ENERGY STAR
Local governments, utilities, Chambers of Commerce, associations, religious denominations and NGOs are invited to partner in providing efficiency resources to the community: Team Your Brand with the ENERGY STAR® Action Workbook: Co-branding Opportunities.
Action Workbook Slide 1
Action Workbook Slide 2
Action Workbook Slide 3
Action Workbook Slide 5
Action Workbook Slide 6
Islamic Society of North America Slide
Interfaith Power and Light slide
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Slide
National Association of Convenience Stores slide
Bridging the Gap (Kansas City business NGO) slide
Detroit 2030 District slide
Focus on Energy Slide
Tools for Small Businesses
Are you a small business owner, operator, or employee looking for ways to increase energy efficiency in your facility? Use these resources as planning guides for implementing cost-effective energy improvement projects for your business.
- The ENERGY STAR Action Workbook for Small Business
- Workbook Summary
- ENERGY STAR Manual de acción para la pequeña empresa
- ENERGY STAR Manual de acción para la pequeña empresa - Apéndices
- EPA Resources for Small Businesses and Congregations
- Estimate health benefits of efficiency/renewables kWh savings
Did You Know?
Small businesses can typically save as much money and prevent as much pollution, per square foot, as large organizations.
